Senior Statutory Advisor - Multiple Vacancies

Overview

Ready to take your regulatory experience to the next level? Step up in 2025 and contribute to rewarding wins for nature.

Permanent Role | $92,912 - $117,570.

Multiple opportunities across the motu – check out DOC Careers!

Our Vision

Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa.

Te Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

About the role

The Department of Conservation has recently made some exciting changes in how we deliver our work – so we can achieve the conservation outcomes we’re aiming for. As part of this, we’ve introduced a new role : Senior Statutory Advisor. Reporting to the Statutory and Community Manager, you’ll get to work across the region providing subject matter expertise to advise and deliver on permissions, statutory and strategic issues resulting in better outcomes for conservation.

The position will be focussed on :

• Using your expertise to provide advice to resolve complex strategic issues and opportunities
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our regulatory process as aligned to the region’s work programme
• Collaborating and maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally to support delivery of conservation in a statutory environment
• Identifying critical issues and risks and ensuring they are managed effectively

We are open to considering Queenstown, Te Anau and Invercargill locations.

Skills and experience

If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you :

Values

What’s in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

How to apply

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $92,912 - $117,570 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Applications close

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Monday 27th October.

For further enquiries

For further enquiries, please contact Leeza Young, Senior Recruitment Advisor,

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